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Overview |
Spelman | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Spelman | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Spelman | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Spelman | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 1,014 students)
Spelman vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at Northwest University than Spelman College ($34,500.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Spelman ($23,722 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 54.5% lower than costs at Spelman College ($10,140 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Spelman College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 111.6% larger than aid received Spelman College ($22,486 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 19 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Spelman students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman or Northwest University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northwest University and Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Northwest University (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/